Minehead Nursing and Residential Home in Somerset has appointed Louise Heppenstall as its new home manager, leading a team of more than 100 staff providing a range of care services, including residential, nursing and specialist dementia for adults of all ages.  

Heppenstall has more than 15 years’ management experience. She began her career in retail with the supermarket chain Tesco, working her way up to become a department manager. Four years ago, she changed careers, becoming a carer at a residential home in South Molton. Two years ago, she was appointed assistant manager at Minehead Nursing and Residential Home.

Heppenstall said: “[The home] is a warm and caring place, where the wellbeing and happiness of our residents is our top priority. I have really found my vocation working in the care sector and as a home manager it is very rewarding to have a role where my management skills are utilised alongside my passion for caring for others. I have many exciting plans for the home including more regular forums for families of residents and employees. I also want to increase our interaction and engagement with the local community by hosting more events and getting our residents out and about in our minibus as much as possible.”

Minehead Nursing and Residential Home is a modernised Georgian building surrounded by expansive gardens with views over North Hill and the West Somerset coastline. Residents are offered a schedule of activities and dogs and other pets are welcome.